Services

The Building Process

RA Nelson consistently delivers high-quality homes and buildings on-budget and on-time to satisfied clients. Our staff are passionate builders, have an eye for quality, and are dedicated to our clients. When you build with RA Nelson, you have a team that always has your best interest in mind.

Sustainable Practices

As a mountain based contractor and a company filled with avid outdoorsmen (and women), protecting the environment is a top priority and passion of ours. With thirteen LEED® AP/GA on staff and eleven LEED® Certified projects, our team can provide you with site-specific alternative building practices and greener solutions. Our team excels at creating sustainable and cost-effective recommendations for increased resource and energy efficiencies, better indoor air quality, stronger building envelopes, and more streamlined mechanical systems.

Preconstruction

Our Preconstruction Team is the most accurate and thorough in the mountain region, utilizing innovative tools and technology to provide our clients with detailed estimates, accurate quantity take-offs, constructability analysis, and construction scheduling. Our preconstruction services include Revit 3D Modeling Software, Navisworks, On Screen Takeoff (OST), Roctek Cut & Fill Software, Precision Estimating Software, and Asta PowerPoint. We are accurate and transparent with our estimates - allowing you to make informed decisions early on and throughout the entire project.

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

In the initial phase of design and construction of your project, RA Nelson will complete a thorough site analysis and will provide early pricing models to ensure the feasibility of achieving your budget and proforma expectations.

SCHEMATIC DESIGN

With an understanding of the overall project objectives, we will start to build a detailed estimate, introduce sustainable and innovative elements, and help the team develop a sequencing plan for design, procurement, and construction.

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

Through the building and utilization of 3D BIM models, acquiring accurate digital take-offs, and engaging subcontractors for feedback, our team of professionals will analyze your home or project for constructibility and building efficiencies, system requirements, and continue to refine the estimate and schedule.

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION

Finalizing the estimate, confirming quantities, calculating cash flow requirements, recommending subcontractors, securing approvals, and ensuring the design and budget expectations are aligned, RA Nelson will have provided you the all of the information you need to make informed decisions.

TRANSITION

The team will be fully integrated and engaged as we move into the construction phase of your home or project. Our Superintendents, Project Managers, and Preconstruction department work together in a unified front to ensure an efficient and clear path of communication. Qualified Subcontractors will be chosen, contracts will be written, and construction will start.

Construction

At RA Nelson, we take on projects that inspire and challenge us. We hire staff who are experienced and take pride in their work. Our construction management and general contracting teams are masters at building, coordination, implementation, communication, problem solving, and delivering the highest quality product and customer service. With 40 years of building experience in our communities, we have a reputation for consistently delivering projects on-time and on-budget.

TEAMWORK

Collaboration is the key to a successful project, which is why we work closely with Owners, Architects, Designers, Engineers, Consultants, Subcontractors and Vendors. A team approach ensures that everyone is working together to deliver the best possible results through an enjoyable process.

COST CONTROL

SCHEDULE

The construction schedule for your project is our path to success. RA Nelson creates a detailed and accurate schedule of the entire construction process, which is continuously reviewed and updated on a weekly basis. You and the entire team will always have a perspective of where we are, where we are going, and how we are going to get there.

QUALITY

Great homes and projects require the highest level of quality at every phase of construction. Initiated in preconstruction with an in-depth analysis of the plans to identify constructability issues and resolve potential conflicts, we thoroughly review the specs and manufacturer requirements for each assembly. During construction, we utilize a sophisticated mobile reporting system to record field observations and provide photo documentation of the entire project.

SAFETY

Safety is our number one priority. We have one of the most comprehensive safety programs in the country to ensure everyone goes home safely at the end of the day. With each project that RA Nelson builds, we create a job specific Safety & Health Management Program that outlines project specific safe work practices, subcontractor requirements, project hazard communication, emergency and evacuation procedures and more.

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

We strive to meet your goals and exceed your expectations. With RA Nelson, you have a team of people who are dedicated to you and your project. We will go the extra mile to ensure our client’s satisfaction.

Post Construction

PHQ is RA Nelson's Property Management division, allowing us to continue to take care of the homes we build and ensure optimal building performance, health, and efficiency of the building.

PHQ provides our clients PEACE OF MIND when it comes to looking after their mountain home. We verify the proper operation of your home's systems and ensure that the high quality of finishes in your home are cared for and preserved.